Arminian

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adjective

Ar·​min·​i·​an är-ˈmi-nē-ən 

: of or relating to Arminius or his doctrines opposing the absolute predestination of strict Calvinism and maintaining the possibility of salvation for all

Arminian noun

Arminianism

är-ˈmi-nē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

noun

Arminianism

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noun

Ar·​min·​ian·​ism (ˈ)är-¦mi-nē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

plural -s

: the doctrines or teachings of Arminius who opposed the absolute predestination taught by Calvin and maintained the real possibility of salvation for all compare calvinism

Examples of Arminian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Robinson, though staunchly opposed to Arminian doctrine, rejected calls to suppress the Remonstrants, insisting that magistrates could not compel faith. — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026

His word was Wesleyanism, the system of Arminian Methodism taught by John Wesley. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1617, in the meaning defined above